Lecturer in Physiotherapy

We are looking for an enthusiastic Lecturer in Physiotherapy to join our team at Oxford Brookes University. This is a full time, fixed term contract for 2 years to cover a career break.

We provide pre-registration programmes at BSc and MSc degree levels, located within the School of Sport, Nutrition and Allied Health Professions (SNAHP) in the Faculty of Health, Science, and Technology (HST). We have close synergies with other health-related programmes and research centres such as the Centre for Movement Occupational and Rehabilitation Sciences (MOReS). The post holder must have a graduate degree in Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation or related subject and hold registration with the HCPC.

We would expect our new Lecturer to undertake academic and academic-related responsibilities in the delivery of high-quality education in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, working across speciality and professional skill elements. The successful candidate will contribute to the teaching and supervision of student research projects at both undergraduate and post graduate pre-registration level. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the management, scholarly activity and developmental ambitions of the department. There may also be opportunity to work with the Oxford Brookes Physio Clinic.

 You should have:

• Qualifications required for post: Relevant UG degree, registration with the HCPC
• Experience of working in clinical physiotherapy/rehabilitation context
• Experience of teaching/mentoring students on Higher Education physiotherapy programmes.

For an informal discussion, please contact Associate Professor Jon Room, Programme Director Physiotherapy, School of Sport, Nutrition and Allied Health Professions (SNAHP): jroom@brookes.ac.uk

As one of the largest employers in Oxford we pride ourselves on the great experience we offer our staff. You’ll be joining a friendly, professional environment where every member of staff is recognised as important to the success of Oxford Brookes University. To find out more about the benefits of working for Oxford Brookes please visit: www.brookes.ac.uk/job-vacancies/working-at-brookes.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

Due to the change in Immigration rules in July 2025, this role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system unless you are already on a skilled worker visa issued before 04 April 2024, and will also be dependent on meeting the criteria to rely on New Entrant or tradeable points.

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